Clear Cursor, Claude & Codex cache on Mac
AI Agent Clean is a dedicated module for AI development tools. It finds indexes, logs, and stale caches under ~/Library — grouped by Cursor, Claude Desktop, Codex, and Open Design — so you can review their actual size without hunting folders manually.
Last updated: 2026-07-26 · macOS 14+
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Cursor and similar editors build codebase indexes, embedding caches, and local databases that grow every week. Claude Desktop stores conversation artifacts and update leftovers. Codex CLI and related tools add their own Application Support folders.
Cache size varies by tool version and workload — measure on your own Mac before removing anything. Do not rely on generic “GB saved” claims. Finder search across ~/Library/Application Support is tedious, and deleting the wrong SQLite file can force a full re-index.
Step-by-step manuals: Clear Cursor cache · Clear Claude Desktop cache · Clear Codex cache and logs.
AI Agent Clean — grouped, previewed, recoverable
Run AI Agent Clean as a standalone scan or inside Smart Scan. Results appear by tool and data type — indexes, logs, crash reports, update caches — with size totals before you confirm.
- Per-app groups — Cursor, Claude, Codex, Open Design separated.
- Category labels — indexes vs logs vs update debris.
- Keep active projects — uncheck categories you still need.
- Trash by default — caches are regenerable; mistakes are recoverable.
Safe cleanup for developers
- No cloud upload — scan and preview stay on your Mac.
- Regenerable targets — focuses on caches and logs, not your source repos.
- Protected paths — system and unrelated app data are excluded.
AI Agent Clean FAQ
Will cleaning Cursor cache break my projects?
Caches and indexes are rebuilt automatically. Your project files in ~/Projects or your repo folders are not targeted. After cleanup, Cursor may re-index on next launch — expect a one-time delay.
Which tools are supported?
Cursor, Claude Desktop, Codex, and Open Design caches under standard ~/Library locations. New tools are added as the app evolves; check release notes for updates.
Can I clean manually instead?
Yes — see our guide. AI Agent Clean automates discovery and grouping so you spend less time in Application Support.
Is AI Agent Clean included in Smart Scan?
Yes. Smart Scan runs AI Agent Clean as one of its modules, or you can launch it directly from the sidebar.
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